Trench Shoring Sales Representative

If you are currently an employee of Herc Rentals, please apply using this link: Herc Employee Career Portal Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2024 pro forma total revenues reaching approximately $5.1 billion. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 612 locations and has about 9,900 employees in North America as of September 30, 2025. Job PurposeTrench Solutions Sales Representatives drive revenue within their designated territory by developing business relationships and providing customer focused solutions to our customers’ toughest trench and shoring challenges in industries including utilities, industrial sites, construction, infrastructure, municipal work and more.  They are subject matter experts and consultants for internal and external customers in the application of our fleet of steel plates, steel shields, tire cleaners (rumble plates), manhole boxes, aluminum & plywood shores, pipe test plugs, confined space equipment, crash cushions, water barriers, and more. What you will do...Daily territory management to gain new accounts and meet or exceed rental revenue goals through visits to various customer job sites/officesDevelop, plan and organize sales strategies to achieve desired results/goalsIdentify customer needs and collaborate with operations to deliver on those needsUnderstand market conditions and competitive environment to maximize pricing opportunityOptimize product and service offerings to diversify customer base and reach additional market segmentsProvide a full range of customized services and solution-based options to customersMake formal presentations to customer decision-makers and educate them on equipmentCoordinate the implementation and maintenance of new services for customersCollaborate with local and national Herc Rentals sales professionalsReport sales activity through use of CRM and other toolsDemonstrate active participation in Herc Rentals Safety Culture, always prioritizing the safety of team members and customers alikeSupport all team membersLearn and follow all company procedures and protocolsRequirementsBachelor's degree preferredProven track record with a minimum 3-5 years of outside salesExperience within the equipment rental industry, specifically within the trench and shoring industry highly desiredA valid driver’s licenseSkillsAbility to negotiate with and influence decision makersAbility to sell complex products and customer solutionsAdapts to changing business and customer needsCommunicates professionally and effectivelyDrive results through teamworkPassion for customer serviceSelf-motivated to achieve goals and deliver resultsStrong level of product knowledge specific to trench and shoring equipmentAbility to engage in natural verbal interaction with customersAbility to follow up with customers in a timely mannerAble to walk into unfamiliar environments and adjust rapidly to the settingAttention to detailMulti-Tasking individual who uses project management skills to accomplish goalsMust react to changing business needsWorks and communicates effectively with all levels of the companyComputer skills to support entering information into systemsBasic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel ProgramsInterpersonal skillsTeamworkListening skillsDependabilityAbility to communication effectively and efficiently Req #: 65070Pay Range: $75,000 - $85,000 - 1st year anticipated earnings. Base Salary + uncapped commission + truck Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role. Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following. Keeping you healthyMedical, Dental, and Vision CoverageLife and disability insuranceFlex spending and health savings accountsVirtual Health Visits24 Hour Nurse LineHealthy Pregnancy ProgramTobacco Cessation ProgramWeight Loss Program  Building Your Financial Future401(k) plan with company matchEmployee Stock Purchase Program  Life & Work HarmonyPaid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)Paid parental leave.Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and ReservesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Adoption Assistance Reimbursement ProgramTuition Reimbursement ProgramAuto & Home Insurance Discounts Protecting You & Your FamilyCompany Paid Life InsuranceSupplemental Life InsuranceAccidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceCompany Paid Disability InsuranceSupplemental Disability InsuranceGroup Legal PlanCritical Illness InsuranceAccident Insurance Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. #Appcast

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